April is a big deal here at Math for Grownups. Not only do we have new digs — how do you like the redesign? — but it’s Math Awareness Month.
I saw that. You rolled your eyes. Some of you may have even groaned a little. Don’t worry — I’m not about to go all geeky on you. (Okay, maybe just a little, but it won’t be scary.) I have just one goal for Math Awareness Month: to prove that math is indeed everywhere.
So yeah, you know this already. But what do you really notice? Time to turn on your spy eyes, because you could win a prize.
Starting Monday, April 2, I’ll be giving away a copy of Math for Grownups each and every week. (Already have a copy? You could win something else.) At the end of the month, I’ll choose one more winner from all of the entries. How can you win? Join the Math Treasure Hunt on the Math for Grownups Facebook page.
Here are all of the Math Treasure Hunt details.
But wait! There’s more! This month you’ll meet new people and learn about some really cool applications of math — all designed to help you see for yourself the role that math plays in our everyday lives. We’re going to take a break from Math at Work Monday (but it’ll be back in May!). Instead you’ll hear some folks’ math stories (and hopefully share your own), get advice from real, live math teachers (for yourself and your kids), and get the scoop on some new ways that math is making our lives easier and better (like assessing liver damage after an acetaminophen overdoses).
Want to join in? Be sure to check out the Math for Grownups Facebook page, follow me on Twitter(@mathforgrownups) and get a notice in your inbox each time a new post appears. (To do that, just fill out the little form on the right). Whether you like math or not, Math Awareness Month is for you.
Oh, and be sure to drop me a line or comment about the new blog design. I’m really excited to make things easier to find and posts easier to read.
Happy Math Awareness Month!